Silverstein & Stern is a trial litigation firm that provides skilled representation in the areas of personal injury with emphasis on construction accident claims, product liability, negligent highway design, maritime law, exposure to lead and asbestos and wrongful death. The firm combines the experience and expertise of founders Keith D. Silverstein and Clifford J. Stern, both of whom were trained in very large firms, with the accessibility and efficiency of a boutique practice.

In their nearly 50 years of combined experience, the trial partners have recovered over $100 million for their clients. For a recently resolved case that the firm tried, Silverstein & Stern secured a $2.6 million settlement on behalf of a 42-year-old electrician who was injured after he fell from a ladder and was shocked by live wires. The firm also tried a negligent highway design case against the New York State Thruway and attained a $3.85 million result for a client who was found to have a blood alcohol content of .08, which was considered to be driving while legally impaired. They also have represented union workers in the World Trade litigation and are now actively engaged in the Zadroga victims’ compensation claims.

“We prepare every case as if it will go to trial, leaving no stone unturned,” Silverstein says. “We use the most authoritative trial experts and stay in constant contact with our clients in order to obtain the best results possible.”

Many of the firm’s referrals come from other personal injury attorneys who will turn to Silverstein & Stern when they are dealing with complicated matters or cases that are likely to go to trial. A number of clients are also referred to the firm by their own friends and family members, which is a testament to the quality of the firm’s service. “The most rewarding aspect of what we do is being able to have a truly positive impact on our clients’ lives,” Stern says. “Our concern for our clients does not end when we finish their case.”

Our office also prides itself on creative motion practice when necessary and when the opportunity presents itself.  In a lead poisoning case, we recently filed a motion to dismiss based upon spoiliation of evidence.  As a result of this motion, the Court decided to schedule an early settlement conference with a view towards settling the case well before the case is placed on the trial calendar.  As always, we continue to aggressively defend the interests of our clients with a view towards keeping defense costs to a minimum.

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you wish to discuss any of these results or any New York or New Jersey matter in general.

Best regards,

Keith Silverstein

We will always endeavor to offer a boutique size law firm with large firm experience and capabilities.  Most importantly, our billing rates remain competitive, and after a combined 42 years of defending tort-related claims, we understand and are responsive to each of our client’s specific needs.

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Thank you,

Keith Silverstein & Cliff Stern